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What Makes Good Prams?

A pram (also called a pushchair or stroller) is the primary mode of transportation for babies and toddlers. A quality pram blends comfort, safety and style to make walking enjoyable for the entire family.

The R for Rabbit Poppins Joy Stylish Baby Stroller is a great pram for newborns to 3-year-old children. Its reversible handle allows you to tilt the seat so your child can look at either you or the world around them.

Comfort

You want your child to be at ease when you're out with them. The good news is that there are prams designed to ensure your little one isn't apprehensive.

All the prams in this guide allow your baby to lay flat. This is essential for newborns since it improves oxygenation and helps support their hips and spine. They also come with a seat that can be converted to an upright position once your baby is old enough to sit up.

For a truly luxurious experience, the Venicci egg2 has a cosy cocoon-like feel for your baby with sleek, curved lines and a bucket-shape seating that does not recline to a lying-flat position, but it does have a padded liner and mattress. It's also a little lighter than the majority of prams, weighing less than 8kg but has solid chassis and grained leather details as well as tyres with air-filled tires that are puncture-proof and can take on more rural settings.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, but with the same style, the Minu V2 (minus carrycot) is another excellent choice. The one-hand steer model, swish, isn't as lightweight as other strollers, but it does come with a large storage basket. It also has an extended hood that provides UPF 50+ protection, which keeps your baby safe and protected.

If you are a first time parent We suggest you consider a travel system package which includes a car seat and pram that can be attached to the same frame. This allows parents to transfer their child from their car to the pram without having to awake them. The Bugaboo Dragonfly travel system is a stylish and practical pram that is easily converted from a 'pramette,' or lie-flat 'pramette,' into a toddler-friendly stroller compatible with the Graco ISize car seat.

Safety

The pram should be equipped with five-point safety harnesses that will keep your baby safe. It should also have no gaps where their legs or heads can get trapped. The straps should be padded and easy to adjust as they grow. Examine the buckles on your harness to make sure they're not cracked and show signs of wear. Each year, many children are admitted to hospitals because of injuries caused by prams and strollers. The primary cause of these injuries is the result of a stroller tipping over. Even the most sturdy prams could tip over when you strap your bags onto the handles or if a child is wriggling or squirming and falls in or out of the seat before the harness is tightened.

A frequent cause of injury is falling from a pram, or my babiie stroller. If a baby is not securely secured in the pram, they may fall out of the stroller and suffer neck or head injuries. It is therefore important to always ensure that the buckle on the harness is locked into the proper position.

Some good prams also have an adjustable canopy that can shield your baby from the sun in any direction. This feature is helpful because you won't have to wake your baby every time you alter their position in the stroller or when you go into stores and out. Other useful features include a snack tray and drink holders for your baby or toddler, a basket for shopping under the seat, and the handlebar can be locked into place when you're not using it.

Never leave a sleeping baby in a pram if you are not within sight. Babies tend to wiggle while asleep, which can cause them to slide off the pram or stroller and cause suffocation or strangulation. A pram or a stroller is not an alternative to a cot. It is best travel pushchair to use it for short periods during the day.

It is necessary to take apart most prams in order to put them in the trunk of your car. This procedure must be mastered before you purchase one. Check how easy it will be to put the pieces back together.

Durability

A pram needs to be able to stand up to the wear and tear of many years. This includes the need to endure muddy walks and getting through many car journeys, so you want to be sure your choice can perform the task you want it to. It is important to ensure that your pram is the right color or design that isn't prone to fading so you don't look like you've fallen out of style.

The most effective prams are constructed with high-quality materials. They are designed to last, so look for strong and durable materials, robust wheels, and an efficient suspension system. The best prams will also have a compact travel pram fold so they can be easily stored in your garage or boot when not in use.

All prams on this list allow infants to lay flat, which is vital for newborns because it improves oxygen saturation levels and supports the development of their spine and hips. Some are made to adapt to your child's needs, with some of them featuring a carrycot, or a fully reclined seat that can be moved off and back on the frame when your little one outgrows it.

If you're looking to purchase a brand new pram for the first time, you may be looking for a travel system which is an all-in-one bundle that includes a lying-flat carrycot and car seat. Our test-driver for parents Jaya was a fan of the Graco Near2Me System she used with her 10-month old son. It is a revolutionary feature that allows you to raise and lower your child at the touch of a single button. This allows you to maintain eye contact with them and keep them close.

The Bugaboo Fox 3 is another option that our tester Jess Bird tried with her two kids Effie and Boden (pictured above). It's a luxurious pram that converts from a single to double pushchair, with 30 possible configurations. It also comes with premium fabrics, an extendable sun canopy, and puncture-proof tyres. It's not inexpensive however, it can be used for multiple children, if needed. And like our winner model, the iCandy Orange 3 in one pushchair with its included carrycot can be used as early as.

Style

All prams should permit newborns to lie flat as they can. This will aid in their development and increase oxygen levels in the lungs. Some models provide a flat surface with a fully-reclinable carrycot while others feature the seat that can recline to an upright position.

The Graco Near2Me has the latter feature, and it's fantastic at what it does as our parent tester Jaya discovered when she tried it with her son who was 10 months old. She loved the fact that she could raise or lower her little one with the touch of a button, keeping him in view, while still maintaining eye contact and closeness.

It's a great choice for those who wish to travel around town with ease as the frame is an ideal size for maneuvering, and the puncture-proof tyres allow you to remove it from the road and into rough terrain. It's a great option when you are planning to have another child in the near future since it can be transformed from a single pushchair into a twin or double.

The Bugaboo Dragonfly is a stylish premium option that is both stylish and comfortable. It's ideal for babies because it comes with a lie-flat carrycot and is compatible with a car seat, if you buy it separately. It can be folded while the carrycot still in place It's an option that not all prams provide. This reduces time and makes it easier to use.

Its luxurious fabrics, spacious shopping basket and puncture-proof tyres are all the features you'd expect to find on a pram of the highest quality and its sleek design makes it easy to maneuver on any terrain. It's also an ideal choice if you reside in a city and need to negotiate narrow streets or busy sidewalks regularly. This pram is not cheap but its versatility and quality could save you money in the long run by avoiding the need for a separate stroller for toddlers. You can pick from a variety of colors that will fit your personal style.